Owner’s manual-36-StorageSTORAGEWhen the motorcycle needs to be stored for a long period of time,you should:- Clean deeply the motorcycle.- Start and run the engine for about 5 minutes to heat the transmission oiland then drain it (see the ‘Draining the crankcase’ section on p. 21).- Put in new transmission oil.- Lubricate the chain and all cables.- Put oil on all unpainted metal surfaces to prevent rust but avoidgetting it on the brakes and rubber parts.- Place the motorcycle in such a way that the two wheels do not touch theground (if this is not possible put piece of paperboard underneath thewheels).- Cover the motorcycle to protect it from dust and dirt.- For a not very long storage time check that battery is by 50% charged anddisconect it. Check the charge level of the battery regularly to ensure thatkeeps the 50% of charge, in case of discharge connect the charging deviceto recover up to 50-60%.- For a long storage time disconnect the battery and get it out of the bike,storage in a dry place far away from a too cold or too hot source point, aswell as from the direct sun ligth.- Check regularly that everything works as normal and cover the bikeagain.To put it into operation after storage:- Apply general lubrication.- Review tire pressure, if necessary inflate them up to correct pressure.- Connect the battery to a charger device and charge it up to 100%To avoid excessive ageing of the plastic and other washable parts of themotorcycle, we recommend careful cleaning of them. If you use high pressureand/or temperature water equipment, take care to keep the water jet at least 30centimetres away from the surfaces to ensure that the plastic stays shiny andthe stickers that decorate the motorcycle are not removed.